gingerprince

I'm normally loathe to criticise jockeys, but will make an exception in the case of Jamie
Spencer yesterday evening.  I've watched replays of the 6.55 at Kempton several times now, and
I'm still shaking my head at how such an experienced jockey can deliver such a poor ride.  Dark
Ranger was clearly the best horse in the race, and finishing like a train he wasn't even close
to empty at the line.  Turning the corner into the straight, Spencer was already leaving the
horse with plenty to do, but then to chose a path through the field that required him to hold up
the horse several times, until the gaps appeared was baffling to say the least.  I can only
assume connections are just as disappointed as punters after the race.  The horse will win
again, but I believe the price will be more reflective of his ability, and will be hard to punt.
Anyway, rant over, we move on...

One selection today:
Taunton
2:20pm George Nympton
1.5pt Win bet
Current Betfair price: 4.4
Best available elsewhere:  7/2 (Ladbrokes)


Thanks,
Sir Tip
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Current Overall 2012 position: 3.4% Yield (from 54 bets)
2012 Q1 position: currently Yield 3.4% (from 54 bets)

* each way bets are recorded as two bets, one for the win, and one for the place *
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Final Overall 2011 position: 18% Yield (from 701 bets)
note: Final 2011 Q4 Yield will be published at the beginning of Jan 2012, but current figures
are available on request
Detailed summary of 2011 will also be available shortly